Welcome to CONS 453

As global citizens, we must work to understand the complexities that influence policy, decision making and actions in different cultures.

Introduction to the Course

Come with us as we explore how conservation efforts and forest resource management can alter the livelihoods and empowerment of local people in India. Through discussions with government officials, indigenous peoples, and researchers, we will learn how lives can be changed by conservation initiatives and the importance of new approaches to managing forest resources.